# Rhode Island S2647: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION AND CLEANING, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT . Rhode Island S2647, AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION AND CLEANING, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT ., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Peter A. Appollonio, Jr. (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-06-18 (Signed by Governor — Chapter 156) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2647-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Rhode Island S2647 - State: Rhode Island - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION AND CLEANING, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT . - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-02-27 - Last action: 2026-06-18, Signed by Governor — Chapter 156 - Sponsor: Peter A. Appollonio, Jr. (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 0 - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 5 (181 yes, 58 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 6 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - How to appeal OSFM actions: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, when OSFM takes adverse action, it must give written notice and your right to a hearing. You may appeal first to the Rhode Island Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review. You may then appeal the board’s final decision to the sixth division of the district court within 30… - State fire marshal runs program: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, the State Fire Marshal sets rules to run and enforce the kitchen exhaust licensing and certification program. All fees collected go into a restricted account that funds this program’s administration and operations. - License and staffing rules for businesses: cost, medium. Beginning July 1, 2027, any business that inspects or cleans commercial kitchen exhausts must hold an OSFM license. Every technician doing the work must be OSFM-certified. To get a license, you must employ at least two certified technicians (one is the applicant or a principal), have approved equip… - Renewals, decals, and hazard notices: cost, medium. Beginning July 1, 2027, licenses and technician certificates last three years. Initial fees are $200 for a business license and $100 per technician; renewals are $100 for the license and $50 per technician, with five hours of continuing education. After each job, buy and place the OSFM hood decal w… - Stronger penalties and firm liability: cost, medium. Beginning July 1, 2027, OSFM can deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and certificates for fraud, misrepresentation, noncompliance, or using unlicensed workers. It can fine up to $1,000 per violation and issue cease-and-desist orders. After three OSFM violation findings, later violations are misdemean… - Rules to become a certified technician: cost, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, technicians must be certified. You must be 18 or older, show at least 30 hours of hands-on cleaning, and complete approved training or an apprenticeship. You must pass the exam with a 70% or higher (30- and 60-day waits for retakes). You also need a Rhode Island state crimin… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Peter A. Appollonio, Jr. (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-10 | Senate | HEALTH/SAFETY-COMMERCIAL KITCHEN LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION ACT In Concurrence | pass | 37 | 1 | | | 2026-06-08 | House | COMM KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM PASSAGE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT | fail | 12 | 51 | | | 2026-06-08 | House | COMM KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM PASSAGE | pass | 58 | 6 | | | 2026-05-05 | Senate | HEALTH & SAFETY -- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM ACT Passage | pass | 37 | 0 | | | 2026-05-05 | Senate | HEALTH & SAFETY -- COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM ACT Passage | pass | 37 | 0 | | ## Actions (18) - 2026-06-18: Signed by Governor — Chapter 156 (Governor) - 2026-06-16: Transmitted to Governor (Governor) - 2026-06-10: Senate passed Sub B in concurrence (Senate) - 2026-06-08: Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026) (Senate) - 2026-06-08: House passed Sub B (House) - 2026-06-05: Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) (House) - 2026-06-02: Committee recommends passage of Sub B - 2026-05-29: Proposed Substitute - 2026-05-29: Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026) - 2026-05-06: Referred to House Corporations (House) - 2026-05-05: Senate passed Sub A (Senate) - 2026-04-29: Placed on Senate Calendar (05/05/2026) (Senate) - 2026-04-28: Committee recommends passage of Sub A - 2026-04-27: Proposed Substitute - 2026-04-24: Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026) - 2026-03-10: Committee recommended measure be held for further study - 2026-03-06: Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026) - 2026-02-27: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce (Senate) ## Bill text - S2647 - As Introduced, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647.pdf) - S2647 - Substitute, 2026-02-27: [HTML](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647A.htm), [PDF](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647A.pdf) ## Related bills - S3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRICT COURT PRACTICE . (became law) - H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS . (became law) - H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY . (became law) - H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT . (became law) - H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN . (became law) - H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES . (became law) ## Sources - [S2647 - As Introduced (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647.htm) - [S2647 - As Introduced (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647.pdf) - [S2647 - Substitute (HTML)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647A.htm) - [S2647 - Substitute (PDF)](https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/SenateText26/S2647A.pdf) ## Related - [S3047: AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- DISTRIC…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S3047-2026) - [H8605: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN CLAIMS .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8605-2026) - [H8586: AN ACT RELATING TO HIGHWAYS -- RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE AND BRIDGE AUTHORITY .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8586-2026) - [H8580: AN ACT RELATING TO THE NORTH TIVERTON FIRE DISTRICT .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8580-2026) - [H8506: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RELATING TO CENTRAL FALLS PENSION PLAN .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8506-2026) - [H8525: AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- LEVY AND ASSESSMENT OF LOCAL TAXES .](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-H8525-2026) - [Rhode Island bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island/bills) - [Rhode Island state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/rhode-island) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/RI-S2647-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).